So That’s Where I Came From

So That's Where I Came From - Book review by Rowena Thomas | 'Amazing Me'

Book Review

Topic:

Sex including Reproduction

Age:

6-10

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Short Summary

So That’s Where I Came From is a book about how babies are made written by Gina Dawson and illustrated by Beth Norling for kids aged 6 to 10.

What This Book Is About

A book is encouraged to be read together by parents and their kids, and explains the basics of how babies are made in a factual way. Reproduction covers a lot of ground but this book makes it easier for younger readers to understand and creates opportunities for parents and kids to have meaningful conversations around the topic.

The book covers topics like:

  • Human sexuality
  • Different family structures
  • Male and female body parts
  • Natural and assisted conception
  • Natural and cesarean birth
  • What makes each child unique

Reflection and Comments

Although sex is discussed, the book does so in an age-appropriate way. It also talks about reproduction in a way that focuses on the union of a sperm and an egg, and acknowledges that not all families have mums and dads. This paves the way for deeper conversations about surrogacy, IVF, adoption, and diversity.

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